Independent field journal · Practice, evidence, judgmentIssue No. 01 / Summer 2026
KGKNOWN GROUNDClarity and capability in a contested world
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500 Rounds In: What I Think of the Benelli Ethos 20 Gauge

My Franchi died early last season, leaving me hunting behind a heavier Beretta A300. I wanted something lighter for the chukar hills, and the Benelli Ethos 20 gauge looked nearly perfect on paper. After about 500 rounds on clays, here’s what I think before taking it into the field.

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